Zoo Jobs: Trainee Animal Keeper

Trainee Animal Keeper - Great Apes

Twycross Zoo

What will this role of Trainee Animal Keeper entail?

You’ll benefit from regular supervision following structured training at the outset, caring for the animals in the Great Apes sections of Twycross Zoo. You’ll assist in ensuring that animal keeping is carried out to required standards, with duties to include but not be limited to;

Preparing and distributing food and water to animals, in quantities and manner as guided by Senior Keepers
Learning about the animals and reporting any animal health concerns to the Senior Keepers
Assisting with maintaining enclosures, food preparation and public viewing areas to a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and exhibition
Answering enquiries from the public in a helpful and polite manner

What will I need to be considered for this Trainee Animal Keeper vacancy?

Some experience caring for domestic and / or exotic animals, ideally with prior experience in a zoo, and / or working with Great Apes
Achieved or willing to work towards an appropriate animal related qualification
Ability to demonstrate a responsible and enthusiastic approach to the work
A passion for the Zoo’s work and purpose
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A flexible approach to duties and working hours
Full UK Driving Licence would be beneficial but not essential

What will I receive in return?

As a Trainee Animal Keeper, you’ll receive a salary of £14,308 per annum for 34 hours per week (equivalent to £8.07 per hour).

You will also receive fantastic additional benefits including 31 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata), along with the benefit of a staff membership card, giving you free entry to the Zoo on your days off and discounts in our retail and food outlets. Free onsite parking.

Contract: Permanent, working 34 hours per week on a set 3-week rota. You’ll work 4 days out of 7 between the hours of 8am to 5pm during the winter months and 8am to 6pm during the summer.

Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire (on the A444, which is easily accessed via the A5 and the M42 Junction 11).

To apply please click HERE

Closing date for applications is: 8th Mar 2019